The UN Security Council yesterday voted to impose mandatory inspections of any cargo vessel leaving or…
Author: Ships & Ports
China Navy launches first self-propelled floating dry dock
China’s navy has launched its first self-propelled floating dock, giving it the ability to repair warships…
Shipping not much affected by UK’s deal with EU
The impact of the UK’s agreed deal with the European Union on the reformed membership of…
Brazil to privatize six terminals
The government of Brazil has revealed its plans to launch the second procedure for privatization of…
Nigerian Shippers’ Council kicks against Intels’ monopoly plot
The Director, Commercial Shipping Services of Nigeria Shippers’ Council, (NCS) Mrs. Dabney Shall-Homa has asked the…
Vessels urged to remain cautious off West Africa due to alleged security breach
A security breach has allegedly occurred in the Maritime Trade Information Sharing Centre, Gulf of Guinea…
SON targets 80% reduction in sub-standard products
The Acting Director-General, Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Dr Paul Angya said the goal of the…
Nigeria, Irish trade hits 270m Euros
The Irish ambassador to Nigeria, Sean Hoy, said the trade figure between Nigeria and Ireland has…
Ogoni Oil Spill: UNDP promises to support FG on speedy clean-up
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) says it will support the Federal Government in ensuring that clean-up…
NAPIMS endorses LADOL’s job quality of $4bn Egina integration project
The National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation NNPC,…
‘Consolidation the way forward for container lines’
The container shipping industry will likely worsen in 2016, and the only solution is further consolidation,…
Indian court overturns Seaman Guard Ohio appeal
In yet another setback for the 35 crew of Seaman Guard Ohio, the Madras High Court…